Growing up in Compton was sometimes tough, he once even had his face and chin slashed by a gang member. Neil soon learned to become street-wise, but was in some trouble at school, he got kicked out, later finding out he has a form of dyslexia. As well as an interest in music, as a teen Neil was also interested in surfing and baseball.
He was discovered while performing with his band, Rock Candy, and joined Mötley Crüe in 1981. That same year, he married his first wife, Beth Lynn and Mötley Crüe released its first album, Too Fast for Love. In 1983, Mötley Crüe released Shout at the Devil, a blockbuster success that established the band as one of the biggest acts of the 1980s. In 1984, after a tour with Ozzy Osbourne, Neil was in a drunk driving accident near Redondo Beach, California. The passenger in his 72' De Tomaso Pantera, Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, the drummer of Hanoi Rocks, died from his injuries. Beth Lynn and Neil divorced in 1985. Following a prison sentence, Neil regrouped with Mötley Crüe to record Theatre of Pain (1985) and Girls, Girls, Girls (1987). He married Sharise Ruddell in April 1988. The band released their highest-selling album, Dr. Feelgood, in 1989 after going through rehab .
Neil left Mötley Crüe to pursue a solo career in February 1992. According to rumors in the band's autobiography, The Dirt, he was fired because he was more interested in car racing than in the band (he was racing in the Indy Lights open wheel developmental series at the time). In 1992 he released his first solo offering, a single "You're Invited (But Your Friend Can't Come)" featured on the Encino Man soundtrack. Exposed, his solo debut, debuted at #13 on the Billboard charts, was released in mid-1993. The album featured Steve Stevens (Billy Idol's guitarist and Atomic Playboys founder), Dave Marshall, Robbie Crane, and Vik Foxx. It sold only about 300,000 copies in the US, just about as many as Mötley's 1994 Neil-less album Mötley Crüe with singer John Corabi (previously of The Scream). All previous Mötley Crüe albums had sold at least one million copies.
Sharise Ruddell and Neil divorced in 1993. Two years later on August 15, 1995, their daughter, Skylar Neil, died of cancer.
The same year, Carved In Stone, an indus-glam metal oriented album produced by the Dust Brothers, sold less than 100,000 copies in the US, and Neil's contract with Warner Bros. Records. eventually came to an end. Some versions of the album feature "Skylar's Song", written by Neil only.
By 1997, both Neil's solo career and Mötley Crüe's fortunes were declining and he accepted their invitation to rejoin the band. They released the album Generation Swine which debuted at #4 on the Billboard charts. It wasn't long before tension erupted again, this time prompting Tommy Lee to leave the band. They replaced him with Randy Castillo, but things came to a halt when Castillo died from cancer in 2002.
In May 2000, Neil married Playboy Playmate Heidi Mark. They divorced in August 2001. In 2002, Neil was one of the cast members on the first season of The Surreal Life. A regular customer of the Moonlite Bunny Ranch, in July 2003 Neil was charged with battery after a prostitute at the ranch alleged that he grabbed her around the throat and threw her against a wall. A year earlier, he had pleaded no contest to the charge that he had punched and knocked down record producer Michael Schuman.
In 2003, Vince Neil was featured (as a solo act) in the "Rock Never Stops Tour" along with other '80s hard rock bands. He released a live album, Live at the Whiskey: One Night Only in 2003.
Neil married Lia Gerardini in January 2005. The ceremony was officiated by ordained minister and fellow cast member from The Surreal Life, MC Hammer.
In 2004, Vince appeared again on TV for the special Remaking Vince Neil, which showed him trying to recharge his solo career. He also recorded the single "Promise Me" produced by the acclaimed Desmond Child which has yet to be released commercially, but rumored to be on a forthcoming solo album. However, it turned out to be Mötley Crüe that got the career boost as Neil and Tommy Lee put aside their differences and toured in support of the compilation album Red, White & Crüe which was supported by an extensive world-wide tour dubbed Carnival Of Sins, which featured near-naked female acrobats, fire-breathers and a midget.
Vince Neil is touring with his solo band, now consisting of Slaughter members Jeff Blando and Dana Strum, as well as drummer Zoltan Chaney. In 2010 he released, Tattoos & Tequila
Mötley Crüe will continue to tour, with several dates over the summer, and Vince will continue to tour with his solo band during his off time from Mötley Crüe. He is also currently working on a new studio album with Dana Strum, with whom he performed at glam metal festival Rocklahoma.
Smokin' in the Boys' Room
Vince Neil Lyrics
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get those fuckin hands up....
Did you ever seem to have one of those days
When everyone seemed to be on your case
From your teacher all the waydown to your best girlfriend
Well, that used to happen to me all the time
But I found a way to get out of it
Sittin in the classroom thinkin its a drag
Listening to the teacher rap--just aint my bag
When two bells ring you know its my cue
Gonna meet the boys on floor number 2
Smokin in the boys room
Smokin in the boys room
Teacher dont you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin aint allowed in school
Checkin out the halls makin sure the coast is clear
Lookin in the stalls--nah, there aint nobody here
My buddies sixx, mick & tom
To get caught would surely be the death of us all
Smokin in the boys room
Smokin in the boys room
Teacher dont you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin aint allowed in school
Put me to work in the school bookstore
Check-out counter, and I got bored
Teacher was lookin for me all around
Two hours later you know where I was found
Smokin in the boys room
Smokin in the boys room
Teacher dont you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin aint allowed in school
Smokin in the boys room
Smokin in the boys room
Smokin in the boys room
Smokin in the boys room
Teacher dont you fill me up with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin aint allowed in school
One more time
Smokin in the boys room
Smokin in the boys room
Teacher I aint foolin around with your rules
Everybody knows that smokin aint allowed in school
The song "Smokin' in the Boys' Room" by Vince Neil is an anthem of teenage rebellion, capturing the angst many young people feel towards authority figures. The lyrics describe the singer’s struggle with authority, from teachers to girlfriends. They’re sick of being told what to do and they’ve found a way to escape – smoking in the boys’ room. The song provides a glimpse into the daily life of teenagers in school who often feel trapped and used smoking as a way to rebel against the establishment. Vince Neil is able to expertly describe the boredom and frustration of being stuck in a classroom and the thrill of breaking the rules. The line “Teacher don’t you fill me up with your rules, Everybody knows that smoking ain’t allowed in school” encapsulates the frustration and rebellious nature of the singer’s circumstances.
The song reflects a common experience for many teenagers, who often feel like they are fighting against authority and the establishment. It’s a reminder of how important it is to let teenagers have some autonomy and space to make their own mistakes. The song is also notable for its iconic guitar riff and catchy chorus, both of which have helped cement it as a classic rock song. Overall, "Smokin' in the Boys' Room" represents a nod to youthful rebellion and the desire to break free from the constraints of authority.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever seem to have one of those days
Have you ever had a day where everyone seems to be against you?
When everyone seemed to be on your case
When everyone seemed to be criticizing you?
From your teacher all the way down to your best girlfriend
From your teacher to your closest friend?
Well, that used to happen to me all the time
I used to experience that quite often.
But I found a way to get out of it
But I figured out a solution.
Sittin in the classroom thinkin its a drag
Sitting in class and finding it boring.
Listening to the teacher rap--just aint my bag
Not enjoying the teacher's lecture.
When two bells ring you know its my cue
When two bells ring, it's time for me to leave.
Gonna meet the boys on floor number 2
I'm going to meet up with my friends on the second floor.
Smokin in the boys room
Smoking cigarettes in the boys' bathroom.
Teacher dont you fill me up with your rules
I don't want to hear your rules, teacher.
Everybody knows that smokin aint allowed in school
Everyone knows smoking is prohibited in school.
Checkin out the halls makin sure the coast is clear
Checking the hallways to make sure no one is around.
Lookin in the stalls--nah, there aint nobody here
Checking the bathroom stalls and finding them empty.
My buddies sixx, mick & tom
My friends Sixx, Mick, and Tom.
To get caught would surely be the death of us all
If we get caught, we'll be in big trouble.
Put me to work in the school bookstore
The school assigned me to work in the bookstore.
Check-out counter, and I got bored
I was at the checkout counter and got bored.
Teacher was lookin for me all around
The teacher was searching for me everywhere.
Two hours later you know where I was found
Two hours later, they found me.
Smokin in the boys room
Smoking cigarettes in the boys' bathroom.
Teacher I aint foolin around with your rules
I'm not playing games with your rules, teacher.
One more time
One last time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cub Koda, Michael Lutz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
queerthings
It sucks that vince gets so much hate. I think the guy has genuine talent and a really unique voice but he just struggled at the big live concerts. But this video shows that he could sing pretty well when he wasn’t trying to yell over such loud music and audiences like the Mötley concerts in the 80s
Kathy Sestak Rhea
My favorite guys in the world - Vince Neil and Jon Bon Jovi in 1986. I was 15 years old then. They still are my favorites. Especially Vince Neil 💕
Tim Alden
You still looking like your pro pic,bet you'd be Vince's and Jon's favorite to.lol.(Wink)
(respectfully)
vivienne wallace
What a terrific song, fabulous vocals and video for this Fundraising event
Ches Lee Pack
Cool to see Vince involved in something like this.
gnrsgl
I saw poison live once this has surprisingly good vibe
Daryl Daryl
Killer collaboration!
William Jones
When Vince had a singing voice .
GR
Yeah a shitty one.
Dallas Parks
Funny GNR guy 🤣